Wasabi Pea-Crusted Chicken - chicken

Method

• Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil.
• Whirl the wasabi peas in a blender until they are the consistency of bread crumbs, and spread them on a plate.
• Dip one side of the chicken breasts into the peas, pressing gently so that the surface is evenly coated with the wasabi crumbs.
• Repeat with the other side of chicken breast.
• Set aside and continue with the remaining chicken breasts.
• In a large, flat-bottomed nonstick skillet, heat the butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium.
• Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook until the pea crust becomes crisp and starts to brown lightly, about 4 minutes, turn and lightly brown the other side.
• Lift the edge of each breast carefully to check the browning, and lower the heat if necessary to prevent burning.
• Turn the breasts and continue to cook until the fillets are medium rare, about 4 minutes.
• Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
• Place chicken into a baking dish and bake on 375 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes.